MI → MI · about 75 miles
Detroit to East Lansing bus schedule
Indian Trails and Michigan Flyer run 112 direct buses a week from Detroit to East Lansing. The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:15 AM and the last at 10:45 PM. The standard fare with Indian Trails is $26 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 112
- Fastest trip
- 2h 20m
- First bus
- 6:15 AM
- Last bus
- 10:45 PM
- Standard fare
- $26
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Michigan Flyer aren't listed here.
98 of the 112 buses a week stop at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:15 AM | 8:40 AM | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 7:15 AM | 9:45 AM | 2h 30m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:00 AM | 11:25 AM | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:00 AM | 12:50 PM | 2h 50m | Daily | Detroit to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Indian Trails Full timetable | $26Book (carrier website) |
| 10:30 AM | 12:55 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 11:45 AM | 2:15 PM | 2h 30m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 12:40 PM | 3:35 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | Detroit to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Indian Trails Full timetable | $26Book (carrier website) |
| 12:45 PM | 3:10 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:00 PM | 4:25 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 3:15 PM | 5:45 PM | 2h 30m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 4:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 2h 30m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 5:45 PM | 8:10 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 6:45 PM | 9:10 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:15 PM | 10:40 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:30 PM | 11:50 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:45 PM | 1:10 AM +1 day | 2h 25m | Daily | Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal) to East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) | Michigan Flyer Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to board in Detroit Where you get off in East Lansing The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Detroit
Where the bus stops in East Lansing
Return trip: East Lansing to Detroit
Questions
How long is the bus from Detroit to East Lansing?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 25 minutes.
How much is the bus from Detroit to East Lansing?
The standard one-way fare with Indian Trails is $26. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Michigan Flyer aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from Detroit to East Lansing?
The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Detroit to East Lansing?
Indian Trails and Michigan Flyer run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Detroit?
Buses to East Lansing leave from Detroit Bus Station and Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal).
Does the bus from Detroit to East Lansing stop at Detroit Metropolitan Airport?
Yes, 98 of the 112 a week: at Detroit Airport (DTW Evans Terminal).